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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,638.54, 22,961.19 and 9,084.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,638.54, 22,961.19 and 9,084.97 is: 12,537.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,638.54 : 22,961.19 = 9,084.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,638.54/22,961.19 = 9,084.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,638.54x = 22,961.19 × 9,084.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,638.54x = 208,601,722.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,601,722.31/16,638.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,537.26

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